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We are looking for a Data Center Technician for our client in Milpitas, CA
Job Title: Data Center Technician
Job Location: Milpitas, CA
Job Type: Contract
Job Overview:
Pay Range: $25hr - $30hr
Requirement/Must Have;
We are looking for a Data Center Technician for our client in Milpitas, CA
Job Title: Data Center Technician
Job Location: Milpitas, CA
Job Type: Contract
Job Overview:
Pay Range: $25hr - $30hr
Requirement/Must Have;
- 2 5 years of experience as a data center technician.
- Experience with hardware, IT, and cabling management in compute, storage, and network environments.
- CompTIA A or equivalent experience.
- CompTIA Server or equivalent experience.
- CCENT or equivalent experience.
- Experience with Windows operating systems.
- Ability to perform diagnostics and troubleshooting following standard procedures.
- Ability to replace faulty hardware components with minimal disruption.
- Ability to complete assigned tickets efficiently while meeting service expectations.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.
- 2 5 years of experience as a data center technician.
- Experience supporting data center hardware startups, shutdowns, diagnostics, and decommissioning.
- Experience in hardware installation, staging, labeling, grounding, and cabling.
- Experience with scripting tools such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash is preferred.
- Prepare, stage, set up, and perform data center hardware startups and shutdowns, including racks, hard drives, and switches, following provided instructions and standard procedures.
- Assist and guide other technicians in completing challenging or complex tasks.
- Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting, identify root causes of issues, and replace faulty components with minimal customer and business disruption.
- Perform post-execution quality checks and verify that grounding, staging, labeling, and cabling are completed properly according to safety protocols and deployment standards.
- Decommission hardware for simple changes and refreshes, such as memory upgrades and operating system rebuilds, following standard procedures.
- Follow procedures to communicate, report, and escalate incidents to appropriate management.
- Participate in daily safety briefings, complete required safety training, and comply with safety procedures.
- Contribute to a positive team environment by sharing information, participating in team meetings, asking questions, and staying informed about team progress.
- Proactively share relevant information to support workflow efficiency and reduce the impact of changes on others.
- Complete assigned tickets efficiently while meeting or exceeding established service expectations.
- Maintain accountability for service quality, task completeness, and the overall user experience.
- Develop a strong understanding of the client s business and maintain a client-focused approach when completing tasks.
- Associate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent experience preferred.
- CCNA certification preferred.
- MCP or MCSE certification preferred.
- Scripting experience with PowerShell, Python, or Bash preferred.
- Experience creating documentation such as knowledge base articles, standard operating procedures, and lessons learned.
- Data center support.
- Hardware installation and decommissioning.
- Server support.
- Compute, storage, and networking support.
- Cabling management.
- Diagnostics and troubleshooting.
- Windows OS support.
- Ticket management and SLA adherence.
- Documentation and knowledge base creation.
- Safety compliance.
- Team collaboration.
- Client-facing communication.
- Associate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent experience preferred.
- CompTIA A or equivalent experience.
- CompTIA Server or equivalent experience.
- CCENT or equivalent experience.
- CCNA certification preferred.
- MCP or MCSE certification preferred.
Salary : $25 - $30